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  1. accubond

    Wyoming G and H non resident tags cut again

    Very cool to hear the history of that area and supports what I believe to be happening in many areas. I know this is far from the only thing/biggest thing working against mule deer but just something that I believe gets too little attention when these discussions arise.
  2. accubond

    Wyoming G and H non resident tags cut again

    You could be right but I wouldn't mind seeing some studies conducted to prove that theory but once again, we'd have hunters pitted against hunters depending on if you prefer to chase elk or mule deer. I've just been amazed at how many 6 point elk I've seen/taken in comparison to 4 point mule...
  3. accubond

    Wyoming G and H non resident tags cut again

    I agree with gritted teeth, I love mule deer and I've watched their numbers decline the whole time I've hunted out west while watching elk numbers in most of those same areas increase. Don't get wrong, I love elk hunting but just not as much as mule deer hunting and I think we've traded our...
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    Wyoming G and H non resident tags cut again

    A bit off topic but what have the elk herds done in G and H in the same time frame that the deer herds have declined? Genuinely curious.
  5. accubond

    Mule Deer 62 VS 70 Rifle

    This is great advice, they cut nonresident tags by 10% and then if you throw in standard point creep and the threat of a completely revamped draw in '25...............................
  6. accubond

    2024 NR elk applications - special vs regular

    My group of 4 are in for the special draw with 12 points.
  7. accubond

    Grading 2023 Colorado Buck season?

    I saw a lot of deer on my 2nd season hunt but the top end just simply wasn't present in any numbers. Fun hunt in beautiful country but it was pretty clear to me that these late season dates really had an affect on the older age class, just as they planned.
  8. accubond

    First rifle season question mule deer

    2nd season is the first mule deer/combined season. 1st season is an elk only season so very confusing for folks new to CO's season structure.
  9. accubond

    19 Point NR Deer Ideas

    PM sent.
  10. accubond

    2023 Mule Deer Success - Pack Giveaway

    2nd Season CO. Decent mule deer hunts are fewer and farther between each year so I'm just incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity!
  11. My '23 Muley Pack Out.jpg

    My '23 Muley Pack Out.jpg

  12. accubond

    2024 Point Creep

    Good to know, thank you for the clarification and I apologize if I got accidentally got anybody's hopes up:oops:!
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    2024 Point Creep

    I believe the change is a 75/25 allocation across the board, giving slightly more tags to NR's in harder to draw units and 10% less in all other units.
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    2024 Point Creep

    There will be 10% less tags for nonresidents, correct? If so, I would say that's at least a point right there.
  15. accubond

    Hunting Rifle

    I started out with a Remington 700 chambered in .338 Ultra Mag. I had no idea why the guy behind the gun counter gave me that look when he handed it to me, I mean I was a mountain of a man (19) at 5' 8" and 180 pounds. I quickly found out after my first site-in session and thought for sure...
  16. accubond

    Bray Ranches SWA

    This is how it shows up on my onX?
  17. accubond

    Let's see some 2nd season Colorado bucks!

    We had our best mule deer hunt to date and although we had a couple of us suffer a little ground shrinkage (me included), we're very thankful for a great hunt in beautiful country!
  18. My '23 Muley.jpg

    My '23 Muley.jpg

  19. My '23 Muley Pack Out.jpg

    My '23 Muley Pack Out.jpg

  20. Mike's '23 Muley.jpg

    Mike's '23 Muley.jpg

  21. Mike's '23 Muley Pack Out.jpg

    Mike's '23 Muley Pack Out.jpg

  22. Buck's 2023 Muley

    Buck's 2023 Muley

    Photo shared in a thread on 2nd season Colorado success by member, accubond.
  23. Buck's '23 Muley 2.jpg

    Buck's '23 Muley 2.jpg

  24. Dusty's '23 Muley.jpg

    Dusty's '23 Muley.jpg

  25. accubond

    Bray Ranches SWA

    I'm doing some e-scouting on unit 70 and my onX shows a Bray Ranches SWA in the southcentral portion of the unit but it's not shaded the same color green as the other SWA's and also not listed on the CPW's SWA map? Can anybody tell me if this is a legitimate SWA? A quick Google search shows...
  26. accubond

    2023 Wyoming antelope

    Great buck, congratulations! Do the euro, they look awesome!
  27. accubond

    Muzzy Observations

    Hey all, I'm curious to hear what everybody observed during the muzzy season in their area? No units but if folks could give the general area of the state, what they were hunting and what they saw for numbers and quality compared to years past or research/expectations.
  28. accubond

    .264 and 156 Berger

    Care to elaborate on your experience with the 156 on elk? I have an incredible load worked up in Browning 6.5 PRC and since the gun and caliber are so accurate and easy to shoot I was thinking about using it (hopefully) for elk in WY next year. I've only personally seen antelope taken with...
  29. accubond

    Worth the time IMHO

    I can't argue with that and sound intelligent;).
  30. accubond

    Worth the time IMHO

    I agree to an extent but, like somebody already mentioned, how do you separate the human variables from the equipment variables?
  31. accubond

    35 Years Of Awesome Conservation

    The profit meant nothing more than elk tags cost substantially more than deer tags. The "old timers" just commented that their observations have been that as elk numbers have gone up, deer numbers have gone down. There is obviously much more than just that going on but to just completely...
  32. accubond

    35 Years Of Awesome Conservation

    Has the success of the RMEF played a role in the steady decline in mule deer populations? Honest question as I've heard from a lot of old timers about the "good old days" when they would "see 4 points all over and it was rare to see a branch antlered bull". Have game and fish ignored swelling...
  33. accubond

    140 Berger VLD or 156 Berger EOL in 6.5 PRC

    I chose the 156 but that was due to my 1:7 twist rate, I could easily exceed 300K rpm with the 140's. I would choose a different bullet altogether for those distances but given the two you list I don't think there's a wrong choice.
  34. accubond

    6.5 prc ammo question

    Here is my first 3 shot group with the Hornady ELD X out of my Browning Hells Canyon LR with a 7 twist. With that being said I have some 156 Bergers loaded over some N565 to test here when we get some cooler temps.
  35. accubond

    Draw Stats

    67, 2nd season deer was a 44% chance with 4 points NR. I got denied 2 years ago with 5, I didn't see that one coming!
  36. accubond

    Draw Stats

    They're up boys!
  37. accubond

    Colorado Results Email

    How many points did you have?
  38. accubond

    CC hits this week?

    Deer hit in the middle of the night.
  39. accubond

    CC Hit For Deer !

    I woke up to the same charge, congrats!
  40. accubond

    CC hits this week?

    Bear tag?
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